Parkland, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0

B Good

32,205 Population 35/sq mi density

$115,000 Median Income $67,000 per capita

$500,000 Home Value

$1,310 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$115,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$500,000 home value, $1,310/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parkland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Area	917.3 sq mi (2,375.7 km²)
Population Density	35/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9147°N, 114.0187°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 37.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 7, 2023.

Feb 14, 2021	5 km N of Banff, Canada	M4.1	113 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	135 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	79 km
Nov 11, 1990	33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada	M3.6	149 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	45 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	141 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	140 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	87 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	0.5 in
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
September	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
October	42°F (5°C)	0.7 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Parkland has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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